GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,394 km
5,216 miles
IRS
Sturgis
United States
Distance
8,394 km
5,216 mi / 4,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG IRS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kirsch Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG IRS
ICAO Code SBGL KIRS
City Rio De Janeiro Sturgis
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Detroit
Elevation 28 ft 925 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.810000, -85.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sturgis (IRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) in Sturgis, United States is 8,394 kilometers (5,216 miles / 4,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:19 in Sturgis.

The return flight from Sturgis (IRS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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